Hank Morse brings traffic reporting to We'd like to see more of his political Operating with a transmitter power output of 50,000 watts, and employing a directional antenna that sends a majority of its signal westward, the station can be heard during daylight hours throughout much of New England. [118] LaPierre continued to be heard on the station on occasion through voiceover work. One of his final wishes is to give his shift to Paul Sullivan. A great, logical successor to the very popular sarcastic, but most of the time it's justified. [51] 76 years of Westinghouse ownership would come to an end on December 1, 1997, when the Westinghouse Electric Corporation changed its name to CBS Corporation. Millions of college students, night owls, and . great on WEEI. 2005, VisitingNewEngland.com. nasal, distinctive voice. in his new time slot -- a true bonus for radio listeners from English language which results in great puns, jokes and other [19] On November 11, 1928, under the provisions of the Federal Radio Commission's (FRC) General Order 40, WBZ and WBZA were assigned exclusive national use of a "clear channel" frequency, 990kHz.[29]. or personality is another man's poison. Ordway is incredibly perceptive and cuts to the chase like no medium. Now he sounds November 30, 2010:Morning news anchor Ed Walsh retires from broadcasting. Once got susupended at another radio station for telling his Recently [30] Meanwhile, a combination of WBZ's growth and continued difficulties with the WBZA signal led the station to move its Boston studio to the Statler Hotel (now the Boston Park Plaza) on June 1, 1927,[29] and activate a new WBZA transmitter on June 9. [114], When Viacom split into two companies on December 31, 2005, Infinity became part of the new CBS Corporation and reverted to the CBS Radio name. [61][62][63], During the 1970s, WBZ was one of a number of clear channel AM stations that petitioned to be allowed to increase their power. Increased competition in the top 40 format first from WMEX, which had programmed a top 40 format since 1957, then from WRKO, which adopted the format in 1967 led WBZ to shift its music programming to adult contemporary in 1969, playing several songs an hour between 6 and 9 a.m. (though it was not unheard of for Carl DeSuze to play only one, if any, song an hour during his show), 10 to 12 songs an hour between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., and 4 to 6 songs an hour between 4 and 7 p.m. At night, WBZ programmed talk shows, with such hosts as Guy Mainella, a pioneer in sports talk. He now works at one of the most respected radio [46] Don Kent started as a meteorologist at the station in 1951, for a tenure that would endure for over three decades. Bostons WBZ Newsradio 1030 reportedly cut ties with longtime radio personalities on Wednesday amid an onslaught of iHeartMedia layoffs across the country, a day after 1030s parent company announced a technology transformation and new organizational structure.. Shields retired from his role at WBZ in 2021 after covering the news for CBS Boston for 41 years. Bud Sawyer, former WGAN Morning Host 1960's-1970's-Part 1. to an artistic and technical level -- he could probably do this Breaking news when it happens. [61] Calling All Sports was also dropped in favor of an early evening talk show, hosted at various points by David Finnegan, Lou Marcel, and Peter Meade. Previously Westinghouse had financed its stations through the profits from radio receiver sales. she may be the most solid woman radio personality in Boston. Sullivan, -- hard to pinpoint exactly what, but the special sound is definitely tell a joke or two. Westinghouse Opens Station WBZ", "Ampico in the Knabe Heard Over Half of U.S. Through Station WBZ at Springfield, Mass. January 1, 2007: Ed Walsh, a 25 year radio veteran, replaces Gary LaPierre. WBZ is the designated Primary Entry Point (PEP) for the Emergency Alert System (EAS) in New England (except in Maine and Connecticut). Matt Siegel could be a fine radio talk show host, but has chosen Bostons WBZ Newsradio 1030 cuts ties with, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), High school tournaments: Winchester stuns No. Condolences to family and friends of former WBZ-A/BOSTON and WKBW-A and WBEN-A/BUFFALO personality and NFL FILMS voice JEFF KAYE, who died FRIDAY (11/16) of cancer in BINGHAMTON, NY, just under . The new January 30, 2009:Veteran morning sports anchor Gil Santos retires after 38 years on the morning team. WBZ ultimately dropped it's NBC affiliation in 1956 after 3 decades, deciding to program popular music around-the-clock. WKLB, 99.5, Boston -- Sure, it might be annoying to hear He also has a gift of making those around him sound [55], WBZA continued to serve Springfield with a simulcast of WBZ's programming until July 1962, when the East Springfield transmitter was shut down to allow Westinghouse to purchase WINS in New York City, as the company already owned seven AM radio stations the maximum allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at that time. [4] The sale of WBZ, WRKO, WZLX, and WKAF to iHeart was completed on December 19, 2017, ending WBZ's 96 years of lineage under the same ownership. WAAF FM 107.3 Worcester, Mass. After Norm Nathan's death on October 29, 1996,[88] his Friday night/Saturday morning show was taken over by Steve LeVeille, and his Saturday night/Sunday morning show went to former WSSH-FM (99.5, now WCRB) morning host Jordan Rich. [18], The power of the WBZ transmitter in East Springfield continued to be boosted. -- an inland google_ad_width = 468; He is a staple in a market that has seen many [150], On November 1, iHeartMedia announced that they would acquire WBZ (AM), WZLX, WRKO and WKAF. Dick became one of the first Boston deejays to champion local bands like Orpheus, Beacon Street Union, and Ultimate Spinach. new listeners who wouldn't normally listen to country music (much (In those days before the internet, announcers sought new jobs by sending an audition tape, usually on a cassette, which featured examples of their airwork.) Programming [ edit] Steve Leveille. (WBZ-TV). "ruining" our radio stations were part of the Manson [19] Despite being housed in Springfield's top hotel, the station's location in a mid-sized city rendered it somewhat difficult to attract top-flight artists. [19], NBC's management of WBZ and WBZA ended on July 1, 1940, and Westinghouse resumed full control over the stations. [25] Its broadcast of the Boston Braves' home opener on April 14, 1925, also made WBZ the first Boston station to broadcast a local major league baseball game;[26] the announcer was comedian (and baseball fan) Joe E. 781-834-4002 The WBMS Programming Lineup Sundays: 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - The Story Behind Her . And he continued a tradition that had begun in the early 1960s with the folk music craze: there had been a Sunday night program on WBZ called Hootenanny, originally hosted by Jefferson Kaye, and by the mid-1960s, Dick was hosting folk music shows too, including a program that originated at the Unicorn Coffee House. repoire with his callers, Morin is a big-time personality in Boston's source for local news. Paul Sullivan, [41] He remained at the station until 1985. [45] A power outage caused by the storm disrupted WBZ's programming for three minutes. February 5, 2009:After losing his popular overnight show to budget cuts in early January, Steve Leveille gets his show back due to public demand. too predictable and standardized, take a look at the rest of These and other artists, some of whom signed to the MGM label, came to be known as the Boston Sound. While these artists did not take off nationally the way they did locally, there were many people who enjoyed hearing them, especially on Dicks Sunday night Subway program. He also had In September, he succumbs to the cancer he had fought so courageously. better, sort of like the Larry Bird of radio. late night shift to early to mid evenings to replace the late arrived Mike Patrick WBZ NewsRadio, a pioneering voice in the early days of radio and a fixture in the Boston media landscape, is marking . in his presentation and affable, as always. the media could not have found a full-time spot for him since [51], As its ownership shifted, WBZ also continued to modify its program schedule. Street, WODS FM, Oldies 103.3 -- Bright, cheerful and flawless in In the 1980s, WBZ began to cut back on its music programming; for instance, an expanded afternoon news block was launched on December 2, 1985. Jon Keller, a WBZ radio political analyst for three decades, said Wednesday morning's commentary was his last on the radio station. under, reportedly, unhappy circumstances, but Mike Adams carries can build a relationship with -- much like Sarandis did, but RIP Bill. On the air each night with a show he called Summertime, he played the hits, gave local bands some attention, and also had some features the teens loved, including Make It or Break It (if the kids didnt vote for the record, Dick broke it on the air). WBZ-AM 1030, Boston -- The esteemed chief voice on the all news morning WODS FM,Oldies 103.3 --His superb baritone voice and enthusiasm and well to the microphone. 2000: WBZ remains at the top in Boston ratings, and a number of station personnel are honored for their achievements. Cant even think of him without a smile, Ebben said in a tweet. [128] While Jordan Rich retained his weekend overnight show, the 25 a.m. portion of the program began to be simulcast on sister station WCCO in MinneapolisSaint Paul. [124], On December 31, 2008, WBZ let go overnight talk show host Steve LeVeille, sports anchor Tom Cuddy and Saturday night talk show hosts Lovell Dyett[125] and Pat Desmarais. In a cruel irony, Sullivan found out in December that he too has cancer. Easy-going, With a hint of "shock jock" in him His next opportunity was at WNHC in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1957. WBZ, along with fellow CBS Radio all-news stations WINS in New York City, KYW in Philadelphia, and WNEW-FM in Washington, D.C., added an affiliation with Westwood One News in 2014. This is a considerable challenge, given WEEI's juvenile He was also the guy who replaced Howard Stern on WCCC-FM Hartford, Nancy Howie Carr: What's so urgent in Holbrook, Mr. Speaker? He also appeared regularly on WISH-TV, hosting a dance party. all that more special. Yikes. David [64] Starting in 1972, WBZ's football broadcasts featured the play-by-play team of Gil Santos and Gino Cappelletti. guy-type personality. [62] Also heard were Boston College Eagles football from 1987[63] through 1991. [18] That prompted Westinghouse to open a remote studio on February 24, 1924, at the Hotel Brunswick in Boston. June 28, 2007: Paul Sullivan does his last show for WBZ Radio. Roll Hall of Fame, and is, by, all accounts, a truly nice guy [162], WBZ received the 2010 Marconi award in the legendary stations category from the National Association of Broadcasters. Curses to them for their evil plot to ruin Boston radio, He suggested that Maria should try TV. Through his reporting, he took viewers to locations across New England, ranging from the highest peak in the Northeast atop Mt. He has a nice repoire This is equally difficult to get through physically, and mentally, its a longer haul. With that in mind, let's take a look at pro, having been on WCRB-FM for many years. stands out on this landmark talk radio station. frustrations to the airwaves. busy singing to put anybody down. [51] The combination of hit music, popular hosts, powerful signal, and top-notch news coverage, made WBZ the dominant radio station in the market. into WCRB-FM in the first place. He was most recently a reporter at The Lowell Sun. on the great nighttime radio tradition at this station, albeit Sure, the [50] In the fall of 1969, WBZ regained the radio rights to the Boston Bruins[50] (which it had lost in 1951), and also began carrying Boston Celtics basketball. google_ad_height = 60; Tina Gao - News Anchor & Reporter - WBZ NewsRadio 1030 | LinkedIn Tina Gao Actress, News Anchor, Voice Over Talent, Animal Lover & Protector, World Traveler, Adventurer, Fur Mommy, Family #1. Intuitive thoughtful and blessed with a great voice, We recommend calling your vacation destination first before setting wit, great jokes and puns, down to earth personality and terrific The best known personality in WBZ's history, Dave Maynard, joined the station in 1958. We certainly are, as the station's fresh format and great personalities like Magic 106.7 morning man Mike Addams, is a natural at her Biography [ edit] Bradley was born and raised in Rochester, New York. is an understatement). "Behind the Scenes with the WBZ Players. I hope youll continue to follow my work on WBZ-TV.. After three decades, WBZ, along with all but one of the other Westinghouse Broadcasting stations (KEX in Portland, Oregon, was affiliated with ABC), ended their affiliations with NBC Radio on August 26, 1956, following a dispute over the network's daytime programming. and Michael Holley, WEEI, sportsradio 850 Boston -- The veteran broadcaster As an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, he brought creativity, emotion and a sense of humor to local news reporting, covering everything from the snowy New England weather to military parents being reunited with their children. And people loved his midnight storiesa feature where he would read a short story to his audience; among his favorites was anything by Edgar Allen Poe. enjoy his job. Thank you all for your attention, support and feedback. He was also the voice-over at the June 2000:Dave Goucher is chosen as the new play-by-play announcer for the Boston Bruins; he had been the voice of the Bruins Providence farm team. Laura [19][29] Efforts were soon made to change WBZA to a synchronous repeater, transmitting on the same frequency as WBZ, 900kHz, but the process proved difficult, as the two transmitters often interfered with each other, even in Boston. -- Blessed By early 1922, WBZ's studios were set up at the luxurious Hotel Kimball in Metro Center Springfield. Glenn March 26, 2009:Overnight talk show legend Larry Glick dies at age 87. (A prime example was the American Radio & Research Corporation's experimental station, 1XE in Medford Hillside, Massachusetts, near Boston, which was relicensed in early 1922 as WGI.) )[37] WBZ offered its first Boston Marathon coverage on April 19, 1931. WBZ continued its full-service AC formatby this point featuring four songs an hour[72]until January 1991, when Gulf War coverage led the station to stop playing music on a regular basis and pivot to news and talk full-time,[51][73] joining WRKO and WHDH (850 AM, now WEEI) in the format. Scott worked at WBZ from 1965 until her retirement in 1996. By some interpretations, this made WBZ America's first broadcasting station,[21] and in 1923 the Department of Commerce, referring to WBZ, stated that "The first broadcasting license was issued in September, 1921". [157] On January 15, 2020, as part of an iHeartMedia restructuring, WBZ laid off political commentator Jon Keller (who remains with WBZ-TV), morning news anchor Deb Lawler, overnight host Bradley Jay, and sports anchor Tom Cuddy. The combination of being a solid formats and a sound that is identical to stations in other cities, we come upon that special person, place or thing, it makes it On March 31, 1926, it was granted permission to operate with 5,000 watts. [144] Joe Mathieu left WBZ on April 28, 2017;[145] that August, the station announced Josh Binswanger, who hosted Kid Company on the station in the early 1990s and has also worked for WBZ-TV, as its new morning news anchor,[146] while Mathieu joined WGBH (89.7 FM) as its morning anchor. WWLI "Lite 105.1", Providence--Very much like David Allan Boucher, google_ad_client = "pub-0542617997214413"; Brian Schenck, of Salt Lake City, takes advantage of the brisk winds to do kite-boarding on Nantasket Beach. The best known host in WBZ's history, Dave Maynard, joined the station in 1958. [120], Meanwhile, evening host Paul Sullivan was fighting a brain tumor, which was discovered on November 22, 2004shortly before Brudnoy's death. All rights reserved (About Us). one else. In mid-1968, Dick got the opportunity to return to New York City. [54] This incarnation of WBZ-FM provided limited simulcasts of the AM station and largely had its own programming, including classical music and Ed Beech's Just Jazz program from WRVR in New York City. If you were listening to Boston radio in the mid-1960s, chances are you remember WBZ's Dick Summer, and his unique brand of personality radio. Its nighttime signal covers at least 38 American states and much of eastern Canada.[7][8][9][10][11]. for many years at Magic 106.7, David Allen Boucher could probably A usually reliable person who posts occasionally to the Boston Radio Interest e-mail list reports that yesterday (12/19/2011) at 3:30PM, former WBZ (AM) AM-drive anchor, Ed Walsh--or someone who sounded just like him--was heard anchoring WBZ's afternoon news coverage. like Laura Carlo does at classical music station WCRB-FM, Waltham). He [56] The closure of WBZA ended over 40 years of transmission from East Springfield. Jay Dunn. Still sounding @wbz will always miss his laughter in the newsroom. WMJX FM 106.7, Magic 106.7 Boston -- The man with the happy voice has How can I listen to 93.7 Boston? Rental Search | New England Travel [115] That same day, WBZ dropped Paul Harvey after the station's contract to carry his broadcasts expired (however, despite coming under the CBS Radio banner once more, the station still maintains an affiliation with ABC News Radio);[116] in addition, the station dropped Looking at the Law, a legal advice show hosted by Neil Chayet, after its January 8, 2006, broadcast in favor of brokered financial programs. On February 2, 2017, CBS Radio announced it would merge with Entercom (which locally owned WEEI, WEEI-FM, WKAF, WRKO and WAAF); the sale would be conducted using a Reverse Morris Trust so that it would be tax-free. according to those on the inside. The station expanded into television on June 9, 1948, when WBZ-TV (channel 4) first signed on as an NBC television affiliate. Since leaving full-time deejay work, Dick has remained involved in the broadcasting industry, continuing to voice commercials, and creating a series of audiotape vignettes called Night Connections. He also hosts his own podcast. Bob Stuart, Former WBZ radio personality Bob Raleigh passed away this past weekend. The seventies were a time for many "firsts" at WLS Musicradio. If radio has become WBZ has long been one of the highest-rated stations in the Boston area. It is the oldest broadcasting station in New England, and one of the oldest in the United States. [52][53], WBZ re-established an FM station on December 15, 1957, transmitting from the brand new WBZ-TV tower in Needham, operating at 106.7 MHz. He has an announcer's voice -- as opposed to bad voices Up with shrewsburies! was the slogan); or giving listeners a chance to recite the Nightlight Password (One Hen, Two Ducks, Three Squawking Geese, et cetera). Like other major-market network-affiliated radio stations of the time, WBZ also broadcast a few hours of local programming, including Vaudeville-like musical performances from Max Zides, Tom Currier, and others, during those hours when NBC was not feeding programs to affiliates. Bill was an incredible journalist and storyteller who also made us laugh along the way, WBZ President and General Manager Justin Draper said in a statement. thrilled to announce Robyn Hitchcock, Weezer and Tori Amos songs. May God bless the entire Shields family. Previously, only major events were regularly covered. David Brudnoy (the epitome of a radio hall of famer). radio jock and helping those in need have made Hill a local legend sound effects on his "Sports Snooze" segments (rugby, #WBZ https://t.co/Geu1bP8MTT, The very best reporter. Arthur Amadon and Lindy Miller (WBZ-TV) During the turbulent 60s, with Vietnam War protests and African Americans demanding their civil rights, there was a change in front of the camera. It's a tour google_cpa_choice = "CAAQ58WdzgEaCFLK1ovSD_DNKNvD93M"; With great diction, pleasing timbre and My oncologist told me my laughter, my warped sense of humor went a long way for me beating cancer. a few current personalities that might have been hall of famers Prior to joining the Channel 4 news team, Hauser previously worked as the morning news anchor for News 12 Connecticut. talking sports, and mugging for the camera better than Oliver [36][37], The Boston studios (which now served as WBZ's main studios) moved as well, relocating on July 1, 1931, to the Hotel Bradford. a staple at Magic 106.7 for three decades -- he can cast a sandman Dale Dorman, This is from his son's FB page. The Bruins stayed through the 1977-78 season. the list, however -- it is sure to change! Ordway (The Big O), WEEI AM Sports Radio 850 Boston -- He's loud, obnoxious, His Nightlight show was more than just music: it had interesting features, some with a serious message, and others very light-hearted. That said, we recognize that the loss of any job is significant; we take that responsibility seriously and have been thoughtful in the process., On Tuesday, iHeartMedia announceda technology transformation and new organizational structure.. DJ he was during his heydey on legendary top 40 rocker WRKO in show, LaPierre has been on the air in Boston since the 1960s, comes from our editorial staff. Rates and event dates are subject to change. He gained national recognition after hosting the popular singing competition TV series, American Idol. as there is something "extra" in his voice and presentation [113] Per Brudnoy's wish, Paul Sullivan took over the 8 p.m.midnight time slot in January 2005, with the 7 p.m. hour given to an expansion of the WBZ Afternoon News. WBZ also joins with the Red Cross to do fundraising, and then participates in the United Ways Walk for Unity, which raises money for local families affected by 9/11. still be admired. spell on the most uptight corporate yuppies needing to unwind. [110], David Brudnoy announced on September 23, 2003, that he had skin cancer[111][112] (he had also been fighting AIDS since 1994);[85] a farewell broadcast aired on December 8, 2004, and he died the next day, with tribute shows airing over the following two nights. Hardy, Benny Hill and George Costanza combined. Back then, phone booths were common, and it cost a dime to place a calla call that might save a life during an emergency. the drive home. The Master of Ceremonies for the event is WBZs Jordan Rich. process and a slight chip-on-the-shoulder atttitude. | Hotel Search | Vacation While being honored at a November 2021 event for Upstage Lung Cancer, a nonprofit that uses performing arts to raise awareness and funding for research into the disease, Shields said he was undergoing treatment again after a new diagnosis, WBZ reported. Millions of college students, night owls, and insomniacs thought of him as a friend, and even years later, many former listeners remember him fondly. area): Loren the articles and points-of-view on VisitingNewEngland.com, unless you laugh? on WEEI, that is). [77][78], When WEEI dropped its all-news format for all-sports programming in September 1991, WBZ began a marketing campaign to convince former WEEI listeners to switch to WBZ;[79] this was followed on January 13, 1992, with a shift to all-news programming during drive time (5 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m.). [19] Because of its wide reach, the station often referred to itself as "WBZ New England", as opposed to associating itself solely with Springfield or Boston. Age: 58. The bulk of the station's schedule, except some weekend programming, is produced in-house. Love you, Bill https://t.co/uvp7Taszxt. Steve Laveille (Left) and Jordan Rich (Right), Health News: Powered by Tufts Medical Center, Everyday Wealth with Soledad OBrian and Jean Chatzky, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He began his broadcasting career in 1970 with WMAS in Springfield. with his distinctively warm, personal voice and a surprisingly No ego. 15 years to turn himself into a great radio personality on this | Links [106] Shortly afterward, David Brudnoy gave up the 10 p.m.-12 a.m. portion of his show;[105] this timeslot was given to Lowell Sun columnist and former WLLH (1400 AM) host Paul Sullivan. Also, while today's WBZ has 50,000 watts and. Conn., when the king of shock radio found slightly more success His mother hoped he would be a lawyer, which he briefly considered, before deciding the study of law was not for him. By 1925, it often shared programs with WJZ in New York City (which was transferred from Westinghouse to the Radio Corporation of America in May 1923), and a WBZ program commemorating the 150th anniversary of Paul Revere's "Midnight Ride" was also fed to WRC in Washington, D.C. and WGY in Schenectady, New York. Swartley, still dynamic at the age of 102, served as WBZs general manager during the 1940s and was, later, the General Manager of WBZ-TV. Westinghouse built new studios at 1170 Soldiers Field Road in the Allston section of Boston to house both the radio and television stations, with the new facility opening on June 17 of that year. The conversation There are For decades, it was also the radio home of pioneering Boston meteorologist Don Kent. Cant even think of him without a smile.
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